Abbott Staffing Group Acquires Certain Assets of Abbott Staffing Companies

Abbott Staffing Companies (Abigail Abbott Staffing Services, Abbott’s Labor Link, Accounting Connection and Culinary Connection) is pleased to announce that on October 12, it sold key assets to Abbott Staffing Group, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies.

Founded in 1971, The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies is a privately held staffing enterprise headquartered in San Diego with offices in multiple locations across six states, nationwide. Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. named Eastridge among the Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S. – in both private and public sectors.

As a subsidiary of Eastridge, Abbott Staffing Group now provides increased opportunities to serve your needs. Looking forward, Abbott Staffing Group will expand upon Abbott Staffing Companies’ core competencies (staffing for accounting, administrative, hospitality and light industrial). Additional services may include:

• Construction staffing
• Human resources staffing
• Legal staffing
• Medical/health care staffing
• Telecommunications staffing
• Videogame staffing

In addition, Abbott Staffing Group is set to unveil a new logo and innovative Web site. Targeted to launch in early 2010, the new site will offer functionality, fresh design and informative content to clients, candidates and employees.

Client and Employee Service Expectations

Clients and employees will continue to receive the same high-level personal service and responsiveness you've come to expect from Abbott Staffing Companies; many former staff members have joined the new Abbott Staffing Group subsidiary of Eastridge.

The Eastridge approach to staffing is based on true relationships with clients and candidates, and a friendly, boutique feel – one of the many reasons we’ve made the strategic decision to join Eastridge. Operating with a driving purpose to provide people with opportunity and enrichment through work, Eastridge’s value system is comprised of:

• Commitment
• Communication
• Creativity
• Excellence
• Integrity

Important Information for Clients

Abbott Staffing Companies has transferred all clients to Abbott Staffing Group, the new subsidiary of Eastridge. As an Abbott Staffing Group customer, you will have access to a stronger back-office infrastructure including:

• Ability to service large-volume accounts
• Customized reporting and invoicing
• Electronic timekeeping
• Information technology support services
• Insurance and risk management services (including nationwide workers’ compensation coverage with an A+ rate carrier)
• Marketing-communications
• Pay/bill support services

Important Information for Employees (Temporary Workers and Candidates)

It’s business as usual for our temporary employees on assignment and those in our database. You can continue to access your timecards online by visiting our timecard center. Our temporary employees will retain the same benefits, including:

• 401(k) plan
• Entertainment discounts
• Group discount health program
• Medical plan referrals

Contact and Location Information

If you have questions about how any of these changes may affect you, please contact an Abbott Staffing Group representative at 949.756.0368. Abbott Staffing Group is in the process of opening additional locations throughout Southern California. We will keep you posted as we launch new offices. For more information about Eastridge, visit www.eastridge.com.